Attempted Robbery & Assault | Video

Sarahbeth Ackerman | 11/20/2012

Minot Police Department responded to a report yesterday afternoon that a man was assaulting an employee at Magic City Wholesale. The caller told the Police the suspect was armed with a handgun, but before the officers arrived on scene, the suspect took off and is still on the loose.

Witnesses say the assault happened in the parking lot of the business and they described the suspect as a black male in his 20s. He demanded money from the employee. And then assaulted her.

Police are raising awareness about how to protect yourself if you are ever faced with a similar situation.

"If you got a parking lot that`s not very well lit, maybe call the police department, ask for an escort or if you got another co worker or a friend to say, `Hey can you hang out until I`m gone?` Something like that," said detective Matt McCloud.

This case is still under investigation. If you have have more information, please call Minot police at 701-852-0111.

COMMENT ON THIS STORY